Hai 2015 - Aw109-119

Manufacturer Technical Briefing
HAI 2015, Orlando, 4th March 2015
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Product Support Engineering Teams
Andrea Barca
AW109/119 Product Support Eng. Mgr. Italy

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Christopher Lemieux
AW109/119 Product Support Eng. Mgr. Philadelphia

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Content
1. FLEET OVERVIEW
2. MIT & MAINTAINABILITY UPDATE
3. RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
4. PUBLICATION SERVICES
5. CUSTOMIZATION ITEMS
FLEET OVERVIEW
Fleet Overview
Over 1380 total helicopters delivered to

more than 700 Customers
1162 helicopters in service
Over 60 helicopters delivered in 2014
Logged more than 3,300,000 FHs
Fleet leader exceeded 11,500 FHs

More than 75 Countries over the
5 Continents
DELIVERED HELICOPTERS
Fleet Experience
Fleet Leaders
Model
S/N
Total Time
Operator
A109A
7153
6,995
Reach Air Medical Service (USA)
A109AII
7273
9,868
Air North West (USA)
A109C
7651
8,712
North Air Care (USA)
A109K2
10036
11,550
Viamax Fleet Management (SA)
A109E
11065
9,799
North Air Care (USA)
A109S
22153
3,891
Viamax Fleet Management (SA)
AW109SP
22243
1,870
Saddle Mountain Inc. (USA)
A119
14035
7,737
NYPD (USA)
AW119MkII
14701
5,937
ERA Helicopters (USA)
A109C S/N 7637, operated by North Air Care, retired from service mid of 2014
with more than 11,920 FHs
MIT & MAINTAINABILITY UPDATE
Maintenance Improvement Team (MIT)

Background
Program launched in Sept 2011, in order to

drive reduction of the AW109/AW119 maintenance
burden, with the feedback of a selected group
of Operators.
Recurrent Meetings
Event
Date
Place
1st MIT
Sep 2011
AWPC
2nd MIT
Mar 2012
Texas (HAI)
3rd MIT
Jul 2012
Ohio
4th MIT
Nov 2012
Arizona
5th MIT
Mar 2013
Las Vegas (HAI)
6th MIT
Jun 2013
AWPC
7th MIT
Nov 2013
Palm Beach
8th MIT
Jun 2014
AWPC
10
Maintenance Improvement Team (MIT)

Main Achievement Summary
109/119 action items closed (5 agreed no action)

since the MIT started.
New A109E M/R Damper: Overhaul from 600 to
2400FH
Vibration Damper Life Limit from 1200 to 3200FH
A109E Cold Weather STC to -35C
T/R Blade bolt damage limit expansion and
alternate corrosion protection
AW119 Structural Reliability Improvements
OPEN
9%
INPROGRESS
19%
Main In-Progress Topics
CLOSED
72%
Vertical Gyro Reliability Digital Gyro

Chapter 5 +/- 10 Percent Tolerance
T/R Shimming Process
11
Laboratory test in salt laden atmosphere to confirm:

Damage and cadmium layer acceptable allowances;
Effectiveness of CPCs applied to the bolt shank;
Status
TMI109-419 issued, allowing grooves up to a maximum depth

of 0.02mm.
Voids/Removal of Cadmium layer is no longer a cause for bolt
replacement.
CPC application prior to bolt installation.
Ardrox AV25.
Rust Guard (MIL-PRF-16173).
AW109SP
A109S
Analysis
A119/AW119MKII
Bolt damaged during installation due to interference with

bushing and retention straps.
A109E
A109K2
Background
A109A/AII
Tail Rotor Blade Retention Bolt
CLOSED
12
Improvement
A109E
Shim Kit with a discrete number of shims (kit) will

be made available with various thicknesses within
to the most commonly found range.
Status
Study, to determine the list of shim thicknesses

to be provided - Complete.
Initial certification for the 109-0162-01-105 T/R
Assy expected within 1Q 2016.
Additional versions for legacy T/R Assy under
evaluation.
A109C/K2
AW109SP
MMHs and possible inaccuracy of planarity with

the existing process to lap shims to the required
dimension.
A109A/AII
A109S
Background
A119/AW119MKII
Tail Rotor Hub Shimming Process
IN PROGRESS
13
Improvement
A109E
Reinforcement Retromods designed for the areas:

Aft Cabin Door Post
FWD Cabin Door Post
Aft Engine Cowling
Status
Retromod design complete for in-service aircraft.

Available as repair or alteration in service via 8110
approval.
Similar reinforcement design incorporated in the
basic design.
Applied in production from Acft S/N 14831.
A109C/K2
AW109SP
Cracking found in 3 locations on the AW119 fleet

with low TIS:
A109A/AII
A109S
Background
A119/AW119MKII
AW119 Structural Reliability Improvements
CLOSED
14
Improvement
A109E
New Laser Technology VGs, manufactured by L3,

fully intermixable with present technology.
Component Reliability not suceptable to vibration/handling.
Status
AW119MKII Flight activities concluded with positive results.

Vibration Test In Progress at L3 - Within 2Q 2015.
AW119MKII certification within 2Q 2015.
A109E & A109S certification within 4Q 2015.
Spare parts availability starting from July, 2015.
Production rate can be increased based upon Customer interest.
A109K2
AW109SP
VG failures related to damaged spinning masses and bearings.

Helicopter handling affects VG reliability, especially if performed prior to
caging.
A109A/AII
A109S
Background
A119/AW119MKII
Vertical Gyro VRS-3000
IN PROGRESS
15
Revision of Chapter 5 tolerances to allow for

+/- 10 percent. As long as an inspection is
performed within 10 percent of its schedule,
the subsequent inspection schedule shall
remain unchanged.
Status
MPM revision has been made available for

approval to Design Organization.
Approval on A119/AW119MKII committed
within 2Q 2016.
AW109SP
A109S
Improvement
A119/AW119MKII
Customers requested higher flexibility in

managing inspection interval tolerances.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Chapter 5 Tolerances - 109CAB-068
IN PROGRESS
16
CLOSED
AW109SP
Main Rotor Blade Life Extension

Life Extension Target
12,000 FH / 30,000 Ldgs
100FH repetitive inspection for Tip Cap debonding on MRBs with more
than 8,800 FHs accumulated.
EASA certification achieved during 4Q 2014.
FAA certification expected within 2Q 2015.
A119/AW119MKII
8,800 FH
A109E
109-0104-01-119
Retirement Life
A109C/K2
(Chapter-4 Change 7)
109-0104-01-111
Cargo Hook
Penalty Factor
2
P/N
A109S
New MRBs P/N 109-0104-01-119 defined.

MRBs full interchangeability.
A109A/AII
17
Extended ALS
Component
Original ALS
MRB Elastomeric Bearing
50 FHs
60 FHs
Fuselage
200 FHs
450 FHs
A109C/K2
(Chapter-4 Change 8)
A109S
EASA AMPI Chapter-4 Issue-2 Change-8 includes the results of ALS

extension campaign.
A109A/AII
A119/AW119MKII
Achieved Targets
A109E
Airworthiness Limitations Extension
AW109SP
CLOSED
18
RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENT ITEMS
19
New Solenoid Valve P/N 109G2870V02-101 features:

Spring energized to the CLOSED position;
Electrically/Manually operated to the OPEN position;
Mixed configuration allowed.
Weight savings: 260gr. Vs. 400gr.
M.T.B.F. drastically increased.
Status
Valve certification achieved 1Q 2015.

Optional BTs issued Feb 2015.
AW109SP
A109S
Improvement
A119/AW119MKII
Electrically operated valve.

Occurrences of valves found stuck in the open position.
A109E
A109C
Background
A109A/AII
Solenoid Fuel Drain Valve
CLOSED
20
New Filter group P/N 109-0760-41-109 features:

By-pass valve in the return line;
Teflon ring at the bottom of each filter cartridge;
Enhanced pop-out indicator;
Same Form, Fit & Function of the present Filter Group,
except on AW109SP.
Status
Filter Group certification achieved 1Q 2014.

Optional BT 109SP-086 applicable to AW109SP issued
1Q 2015.
IPDs updated as an alternate P/N for the remaining
models.
AW109SP
A109S
Improvement
A119/AW119MKII
Pop-out indication influenced by environmental conditions.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Hydraulic System Filter Group
CLOSED
21
AW109SP
Background
Pressure increases due to fluid viscosity changes at low

temperature.
Helicopter hydraulic system already designed for continuous
operation at 1600psi (Same as A109S / AW109SP).
Improvement
Hydraulic Pressure threshold extended to 1600psi

(AW119Kx only). STC Certification following TC Certification.
Garmin Software already capable of displaying the new limit.
Hydraulic Pump P/N 109-0760-42-107.
Air Inlets Cover Kit to reduce amount of cold air within the
helicopter roof compartment.
Revised Transducer Calibration Procedure
AW119Kx
A109E
Analysis
A119/AW119MKII
A109S
Hydraulic pressure affected by environmental conditions.
A109C/K2
A109A/AII
Cold Weather Operations (I)
IN PROGRESS
22
Improvement
New Hydraulic Pump P/N 109-0760-42-107 features:

Lower factory setting 1480 +/- 20psi.
Ideal for low-temperature operations.
Same Form, Fit & Function of the present Pump.
Status
Hydraulic Pump certification achieved in 4Q 2014.

IPD will be amended according to 2015 schedule.
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Present Pumps P/N 109-0760-42-105 are set to

1520 +/- 20psi during production.
In some cases, in low operating temperatures,
cockpit pressure indications seen above the current
1550psi normal system operating limit.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Cold Weather Operations (II)
CLOSED
23
Improvement
New calibration procedure introduced to improve

the accuracy of the cockpit indication.
Reduction in pressure indication up to 50psi.
Status
New calibration procedure introduced 1Q 2015.

Specific tooling available for rental or can be
purchased independently.
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Variance in Pressure Transducers output for

hydraulic pressure cockpit indication.
Tolerance of pressure transducer increases in cold
temperatures.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Cold Weather Operations (III)
CLOSED
24
AW109SP
A119/AW119MKII
Ram Air Intake Cover
Improvement
Air Inlets Cover Kit developed for use in low OAT

operating environments.
Easily to remove/install for seasonal application.
Status
NACA Air Intake Covers
Design and initial cold weather test flights completed

1Q 2015.
Remaining test flights and data collection for
determination of high temperature threshold for the
kit is pending EASA availability.
A109E
NACA and Ram Air Intake Openings increase the

cooling affect and contribute to fluid viscosity
changes during low OAT.
A109C/K2
A109S
Background
A109A/AII
Cold Weather Operations (IV)
IN PROGRESS
25
Background (A109E/A109S)
A109E
Foldable step operated by a single actuator.

Cases of actuator failure due to a broken
pin internal to the actuator.
Improvement
All present configurations replaced by single heavy

duty actuator with improved MTBF.
Status
Optional BT for AW109SP issued during 1Q 2015.

Optional BT expected on A109S and A109E within 2Q 2015.
A109C/K2
AW109SP
Foldable step operated by two actuators.

During operation, due to stroke misalignment,
actuators may fail and lock in position.
A109A/AII
A109S
Background (AW109SP)
A119/AW119MKII
Electrical Step Actuator
IN PROGRESS
26
Background
Cases of interference between the TRDS Fairing

and the upper skin of the Tail Boom, eventually
leading to skin cracks.
Specific Repair Drawings issued for occurrences.
Improvement
Installation of a shaped Gasket A146A1906CB
eliminates the chaffing.
A109E
Status
Optional BTs issued 4Q 2014.
Material is available.
A109A/AII
A109C/K2
A109S
Gasket A146A
A119/AW119MKII
TRDS Fairing Gasket
AW109SP
CLOSED
27
Improvement
New masses made of Tungsten for

improved strength.
Vertical Fin Retro-Mod reinforces upper
web and front spar.
Prerequisite for the new masses.
Status
Tungsten masses certification expected within 3Q 2015.

Vertical Fin Retro-Mod certified.
Optional BT to be released after certification of the
masses and first validation of the instructions.
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Cases of damage to anti-vibration masses.

Masses are made of Lead.
Mandatory BTs require removal of the masses.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Vertical Fin Masses
IN PROGRESS
28
Vertical Fin Retro-Mod

Thicker Skin
Molded web replaced with a machined web.

Reinforcing doublers on front spar and ribs.
Fin Fairing skin thickness increased
Edge distance of mounting holes increased;
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Improvement
Increased edge
margin
Machined Rib
A109E
Cases of damage to the vertical fin structure due

to vibration and wear of the lead masses.
Cracks on the Fin Fairing 109-0373-03.
Vertical Fin retro-Mod certified.

Optional BT in preparation. Release then pending
the first validation of the instructions on a
customer aircraft.
A109C/K2
Status
Reinforcings
A109A/AII
Background
AW109SP
IN PROGRESS
29
New TEMA Fan Assy with composite construction.

Approximately 40% weight savings.
Maintenance interval improvements:
Pulley Bearing discard time: 400FHs (AW will extend to 1200FHs)
Inspection: 1200FHs (instead of present 200 FHs)
Overhaul: 4800FHs
Mixed configuration is not allowed.
Status
Certification expected within early 2Q 2015.

Optional BT will be issued within 3Q 2015.
A109S
Improvement
A119/AW119MKII
Premature wear of fan pulley installation on Technofans Amdnt.B.

Confirmed reliability improvements on Amdnt.C, in service for two years.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Oil Cooler Fan
AW109SP
IN PROGRESS
30
Improvement
Split removable blankets

ejector assy developed.
Ejector can be retrofitted
at shop level.
Mixed configuration with present
tailpipes is allowed.
Status
New Ejectors certified during 4Q 2014.

Optional retrofit BTs issued: 109EP-137, 109S-061 and 109SP-083.
Specific SILs issued to provide logistic support details.
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Thermal blankets showing cracks along welding

beads.
Blanket replacement must be performed at shop level.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Ejector Insulation Blankets
CLOSED
31
New FCC 109-0774-04-0A07 (Software Change Only):

Quick Disconnect check-interval between channels extended from
20ms to 300ms. Risk of 1(2) AP TEST FAIL
at the end of the pre-flight test minimized.
Removed a redundant consistency check between
Linear Actuators and LVDT.
Risk of 1(2) AP P/R/Y FAIL during the pre-flight test
minimized.
Status
FCC P/N 109-0774-04-0A07 certified 4Q 2014.

Mandatory BT will be issued within 1Q 2015.
AW109SP
A109S
Improvement
A119/AW119MKII
Current FCC software 109-0774-04-0A06 algorithm improved in order to

fix spurious fail indications during the Pre-Flight test.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Flight Control Computer -0A07
CLOSED
32
Improvement
Additional Software implemented within the GPS receiver to better manage

GPS Signal availability and mark invalid parameters exceeding thresholds.
Added Capacitors on the internal boards allowing the GPS Atlas to be
retained up to 54 Hours (currently 16 Hours) within the RAM Memory
Status
GPS Receiver P/N 109G3450I01-101 certification achieved during 3Q 2014.

FAA Certified 4Q 2014.
Alternate part added to the IPD.
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Operators reported cases of GPS1(2) FAIL Caution

message displayed on EFIS in flight and during approach.
Geographical areas where GPS Constellation coverage
is reduced are more subject to this issue.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
GPS Receivers Mod.4
CLOSED
33
Improvement
20 Cells Battery certified.

BT 109SP-064 issued to retrofit in-service helicopters.
Commitment
Customers requested instructions to allow Battery upgrade in

the field.
Optional BT to be issued as soon as retrofit kit will be available.
Marathon P/N
19 Cells configuration
20 Cells configuration
33181-001
33181-004
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
For missions with a high rate of start/stop cycles, if the battery

has not been correctly charged, some CAS messages
temporarily appear during engine start.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Battery Upgrade
AW109SP
CLOSED
34
Improvement
New portable fire extinguisher P/N AW003ZE02

certified.
New extinguisher contains the same quantity of
Halon1211 as the previous P/N A072A
Helicopter interface compatible with previous
extinguisher.
AW109SP
A109A/AII
A109S
Portable fire extinguisher P/N A072A non more

available from supplier due to issue with the
procurement of the fire bottle.
A119/AW119MKII
A109E
Background
A109C/K2
New portable fire extinguisher
CLOSED
35
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
36
New website and Leonardo interface
37
A109A/AII
DEC
NOV
OCT
SEP
AUG
JUL
JUN
MAY
APR
MAR
FEB
JAN
IETP 2015 Revision Plan
A109C
A109K2
A109E
A119/AW119MKII
A109S/AW109SP
X
X
X
38
Amerigo 4
Features
Applicability to Microsoft Windows 8.

Changes to the layout of the IETP to improve the use on PC Touch
Screen introduced by Windows 8.
New work card functionality.
PDF Printer
Link to Effectivity code DM.
Status
With A109C IETP 12th Issue, scheduled for March 2015, AW

concluded the migration process from Amerigo 3 to Amerigo 4 .
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Improvement
Shield manufacturing process reviewed.

Shield Assy now manufactured as a finished
product (no trimming necessary upon
installation), thus reducing crack sources.
Shop
Maintenance
procedure
made
available
allowing
erosion
shield
replacement through AW Part-145 and
authorized Blade Repair Centers.
Status
TMI109-310 issued.
AW109SP
A109A/AII
A109S
Cases of MRBs Anti-Erosion shield cracks
A119/AW119MKII
A109E
Background
A109C/K2
Main Rotor Blade Anti-Erosion Shield
ISSUED
40
Necessity to provide clear instruction to repair

MRBs grips P/N 109-0112-03 / -05.
Status
A109E
A109C/K2
TMI109-311 issued, providing instruction to

replace the Lower Drop Stop Bracket.
TMI109-328 issued, providing instruction to
replace Plates, Washers and Shims.
A109A/AII
AW109SP
A109S
Background
A119/AW119MKII
Main Rotor Blade Grip
ISSUED
41
Operators
requesting
detailed
procedures to perform the 1,600 FHs
Scheduled Inspection on TGB.
Status
A109C/K2
A109E
TMI109-405
issued,
providing
instruction to inspect the TGB.
A109A/AII
AW109SP
A109S
Background
A119/AW119MKII
Tail Gearbox 1600 FHs Inspection
ISSUED
42
AW109SP
Hydraulic Tanks Repair
ISSUED
Background
A119/AW119MKII
A109S
Operators requesting instructions to

repair the weld beads at the hydraulic
tank brackets.
Status
A109E
TMI109-421
issued,
providing
instruction to repair and weld as
necessary.
Welding Beads
A109A/AII
A109C/K2
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Status
TMI109-411 to be issued, providing

instruction to inspect MGBs installed
on A109E.
TMI109-413 to be issued, providing
instruction to inspect MGBs installed
on A109S and AW109SP.
AW109SP
A109A/AII
A109S
Service Centers requesting detailed

procedures to perform the 3,200 FHs
Scheduled Inspection on MGB.
A119/AW119MKII
A109E
Background
A109C/K2
Main Gearbox 3200 FHs Inspection
IN PROGRESS
44
Status
TMI109-417
issued,
providing
instruction to check the alignment of
the Support at STA5027.
TMI109-418
issued,
providing
instruction to check the alignment of
the Support at STA5782.
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Requirement to check the alignment

every time one of the supports is
replaced or a structure repair is
accomplished
underneath
the
supports.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
TRDS Support Bearings Alignment
ISSUED
45
Status
A109C/K2
TMI109-415 issued, providing instructions to

replace the Support Fitting and guarantee the
proper alignment of the MGB .
To be extended to other applicable models
when necessary.
A109A/AII
AW109SP
Requirement of replacement of LH and RH

Support Fittings P/N 09-0330-17 when found
damaged.
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Background
A109E
MGB Anti-torque Plate Fittings
ISSUED
46
ISSUED
AW109SP
Overhaul Manual
Background
Improvement
In-View Paragraph
A109E
Main Features:
Dynamic layout related to the
applicable IETP Model;
Paragraph/sections not applicable to
that model have been greyed out to
avoid applicability mistakes;
A109C/K2
Status
Overhaul Manual 2nd Issue has been

released in November, 2014.
A119/AW119MKII
A109S
Customers requesting the possibility to

improve the readability features of the
A109-A119 Series Overhaul Manual.
Greyed Paragraph
A109A/AII
47
New Low Density Sealant qualified by AW: Naftoseal MC-780 .

Specific Class (A, B or C) depending on type of application:
Class-A: Overcoating of fasteners - Density 1.15 to 1.25 g/cm3.
Class-B: Edge sealing - Density 1.03 to 1.13 g/cm3.
Class-C: Fasteners wet installation and Mating surfaces sealing Density 1.03 to 1.13 g/cm3.
Weight savings on A109E of approximately 3Kg.
Status
Product qualified by AW.

IETPs will be amended beginning with 3Q 2015 revisions.
AW109SP
A109S
Improvement
A119/AW119MKII
A109 IETPs require Structural Sealing using ProSeal 890 .

ProSeal 890 - Class-B has a density of 1.65 g/cm3.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Low-Density Sealant Naftoseal MC-780
IN PROGRESS
48
Status
Standards and source data available.

IETP will be amended beginning with 4Q
2015 revisions.
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Necessity for operators to have detailed

instruction to perform wires and connection
repairs.
Provide information and procedures that are
common to primary electrical installations. It
also provides details to relocate, repair and
replace
electrical
wiring,
cables
or
components in order to maintain the
manufacturers standards of performance
and quality
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Electrical Standard Practice Manual
IN PROGRESS
49
Status
Project launched late 2014.

Collection of customer feedback and analysis is
ongoing.
Materials Standards and Protection Methods will be
available for CPCP editing within 1Q 2015.
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Necessity for operators to have clear and detailed

instructions to protect helicopter structure and
systems against corrosion.
A Corrosion Control Scheduled Maintenance Plan
will be developed based upon Customers
experience and feedback.
A109E
A109C/K2
Background
A109A/AII
Corrosion Protection & Control Publication
IN PROGRESS
50
Product Improvement Information Letter
On February 20th, 2015 the seventh

Product Improvement Information letter
was issued to highlight all the available
improvements
issued
from
the
previous Information Letters and
published through the dedicated
Technical Publications (IETP, BT).
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CUSTOMIZATION ITEMS
52
Actions
AW performed cold trials operation in Alaska.

Handling Qualities, Performance, System Failures
and Load Survey have been performed
successfully
Status
Certification expected within 1Q 2015.
Optional BT to retrofit the helicopter will follow.
AW109SP
A109A/AII
A109S
AW109SP currently certified for operation down to

an OAT of -25C.
A119/AW119MKII
A109E
Background
A109C/K2
Operation at -40C OAT (I)
IN PROGRESS
53
Action / Certification
MLG bottoming at very low temperature
New MLGs with overinflated chamber
Windshields misting at start-up
ECS/Heating with De-misting capability
Pax Windows Evacuation Test
New Sliding Door Window Seal
VNE Limitations to be extended
EFIS Software 25-EFIS70F-SW-003 + VNE Placard
Load distribution on MLG Box Beam
Structural Modification
A109C/K2
Remarks from Cold Trial
A109S
Following Kits/Components will need to be

installed to comply with the design specification:
A109A/AII
A119/AW119MKII
Configuration Requirements
A109E
Operation at -40C OAT (II)
AW109SP
IN PROGRESS
54
2014 Amendment
Released Mid 2014, included:

VIP and Utility configuration
2015 Amendment
Added TDFM9100 Radio (replaces TDFM6000 series)
In-Progress changes
Extension of operating temperature with G1000H from -25C to -35C
Foreign validations
Brazil ANAC Completed 3Q 2014

China CAAC Completed 1Q 2015
AW109SP
A109S
A119/AW119MKII
Released in 2013 and included:

Cockpit configuration
EMS configuration
NVG configuration
A109E
A109C/K2
Original STC
A109A/AII
Garmin G1000H - STC SR03280NY
IN PROGRESS
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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Hai 2015 - Aw109-119

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Manufacturer Technical Briefing

HAI 2015, Orlando, 4th March 2015

This document contains confidential data and information which

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AW109/119 Product Support Eng. Mgr. Italy

AW109/119 Product Support Eng. Mgr. Philadelphia

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Over 1380 total helicopters delivered to

Fleet leader exceeded 11,500 FHs

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Reach Air Medical Service (USA)

Air North West (USA)

North Air Care (USA)

Viamax Fleet Management (SA)

North Air Care (USA)

Viamax Fleet Management (SA)

Saddle Mountain Inc. (USA)

ERA Helicopters (USA)

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MIT & MAINTAINABILITY UPDATE

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Maintenance Improvement Team (MIT)

Program launched in Sept 2011, in order to

Las Vegas (HAI)

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Maintenance Improvement Team (MIT)

109/119 action items closed (5 agreed no action)

Main In-Progress Topics

Vertical Gyro Reliability Digital Gyro

Laboratory test in salt laden atmosphere to confirm:

TMI109-419 issued, allowing grooves up to a maximum depth

Bolt damaged during installation due to interference with

Tail Rotor Blade Retention Bolt

Shim Kit with a discrete number of shims (kit) will

Study, to determine the list of shim thicknesses

MMHs and possible inaccuracy of planarity with

Tail Rotor Hub Shimming Process

Reinforcement Retromods designed for the areas:

Retromod design complete for in-service aircraft.

Cracking found in 3 locations on the AW119 fleet

AW119 Structural Reliability Improvements

New Laser Technology VGs, manufactured by L3,

AW119MKII Flight activities concluded with positive results.

VG failures related to damaged spinning masses and bearings.

Vertical Gyro VRS-3000

Revision of Chapter 5 tolerances to allow for

MPM revision has been made available for

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Customers requested higher flexibility in

Chapter 5 Tolerances - 109CAB-068

Main Rotor Blade Life Extension

12,000 FH / 30,000 Ldgs

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New MRBs P/N 109-0104-01-119 defined.

MRB Elastomeric Bearing

EASA AMPI Chapter-4 Issue-2 Change-8 includes the results of ALS

Airworthiness Limitations Extension

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RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENT ITEMS